At least one woman was interviewed by Morgan Stanley as part of the investigation, the Huffington Post reported. That woman alleged Ford harassed, intimidated, and forcibly grabbed her – and she had to seek help from a security guard.

The woman alleges Ford continued to contact her after the incident, and she eventually requested he cease contact, the report states.

Ford responded to the allegations in a tweet.

In regards to news today, This simply did not happen. I have never forcibly grabbed any woman or man in my life.

was professional and at the direction of my firm for business purposes. I support and have tremendous respect for the brave women now speaking out in this important national dialogue. False claims like this though undermine the real silence breakers.

The employment counsel for Harold Ford released the following statement:

“Morgan Stanley has still not told Harold directly of his termination, and unlike every other circumstance I’ve been in the company has refused provide me with a reason. This all demonstrates how this was a matter of convenience during a hyper-sensitive time and not based on real facts."